Cancer patients need more than survival | Fay Schopen
by Fay Schopen from on (#347CS)
The hunger for 'miracle cures' has skewed our understanding of medical research. We need greater emphasis on quality of life
The horror of a cancer diagnosis is unforgettable. It is the grimmest and most personal bad news. The solemnness of the doctor; the loaded pause as the nurse asks: "Is anyone with you today?"; the strategically placed box of tissues.
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